Coal production up 8.26%, reached 182.06 MT

The cumulative coal production for FY24 reached 182.06 MT as on June 13 compared to the previous year’s production of 168.17 MT for the same period.

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According to the Ministry of Coal, the total coal stock position at mines, thermal power plants (TPPs), and in transit has reached 110.58 million tonnes (MT) compared to last year’s stock of 76.67 MT. This indicates a significant increase of 44.22%. The substantial rise in coal stock demonstrates the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring an ample supply of coal.

In terms of coal dispatch to the power sector, the cumulative achievement for the fiscal year 2023-24, as of June 13, 2023, amounts to 164.84 MT, registering a notable growth rate of 5.11% compared to the previous year. During the same period last year, the dispatch stood at 156.83 MT.

Furthermore, the Pithead coal stock at Coal India Limited (CIL), stands at 59.73 MT, indicating a growth rate of 25.77% compared to the stock of 47.49 MT of the previous year.

The cumulative coal production for the fiscal year 2023-24 has witnessed remarkable growth, with a production of 182.06 MT. This represents an impressive growth rate of 8.26% compared to the previous year’s production of 168.17 MT for the same period.

Additionally, the overall coal dispatch has seen a substantial increase, reaching 196.87 MT on June 13, 2023, for the fiscal year 2023-24. This represents a commendable growth rate of 7.71% compared to the previous year’s dispatch of 182.78 MT.